ACOG committee opinion number 397, February 2008: surrogate motherhood.
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
Ethical responsibilities are described for obstetrician-gynecologists who choose to participate in surrogacy arrangements by 1) advising couples who are considering surrogacy, 2) counseling potential surrogate mothers, 3) providing obstetric services for pregnant women participating in surrogacy, or 4) offering assisted reproductive technologies related to surrogacy. Although the obligations of physicians will vary depending on the type and level of their involvement, in all cases physicians should carefully examine all relevant issues related to surrogacy, including medical, ethical, legal, and psychologic aspects.
Medical subject headings
- Ethics, Medical
- Gynecology
- Obstetrics
- Gestational Carriers